Automotive
EV charging solutions sorted with ElectricalDirect
ElectricalDirect has introduced a complete portfolio of charging and energy management solutions from Wallbox. Offering a high-class of technology and outstanding design for residential and commercial applications, customers can create a fully customised EV charging system to suit any need.
Isolated DC/DC converters for xEV
ROHM has developed an isolated flyback DC/DC converter, BD7Fx05EFJ-C (BD7F105EFJ-C, BD7F205EFJ-C) optimised for gate driver power supplies in xEV applications such as electric compressors, and PTC heaters.
Non-silicone, thermal gels available from Parker
The Chomerics Division of Parker Hannifin Corporation has unveiled THERM-A-GAP GEL 40NS, the next iteration in its line of silicone-free, thermally conductive gels.
5 ways engineers are helping to reduce climate change
Greenhouse gas emissions are around 50% higher than they should be. We are living in a world tarnished by global warming. End of the world films no longer seem like far-off, natty escapism but instead are a very real concern.
Plastic carbon reduction for new vehicles by digitising sustainable compounds
Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe (SPC Europe), a manufacturer of thermoplastic compounds, have partnered to digitise the performance of new sustainable automotive-grade polypropylene (PP) compounds, enabling engineers to design components that are more recyclable and offer a lower carbon footprint for future vehicles.
Software-in-the-loop simulation from dSPACE improves electrification development
As a pioneer in the electrification of passenger cars, Toyota Motor Corporation has been continuously developing hybrid vehicles since 1997 and has been one of the leaders in vehicle electrification to date.
L-Charge named as a 2022 World Future Awards winner
L-Charge has been recognised for the development of a fast, off-grid, mobile EV-charging solution that uses clean fuels to generate power onboard, eliminating the need for any power grid connection.
The UK’s first driverless bus is a success!
A group of 22 volunteers became the first passengers to take a trip on a full-size, driverless bus on public roads.
Eclipse Foundation teams with 42 Wolfsburg/Berlin
The strategic partnership between the Eclipse Foundation and 42 will enable a new generation of software developers specialising in automotive by leveraging the open-source Software-Defined Vehicle innovations developed by the Eclipse SDV WG.
Charging infrastructure challenges and solutions in the EV Market
Electric cars are poised to take over the future of the automotive industry, and with the looming UK 2030 petrol and diesel car ban, more carmakers are putting strategies in place to electrify their fleets. And sure enough, EV demand is growing at a staggering pace, in line with increased government and consumer efforts to commit to more sustainable behaviour and practices, claims adi Group.